Grandkid

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrændkɪd/

Definitions of grandkid

noun a child of one's son or daughter

Example Sentences

A1 My grandkid loves to play with toys.

A2 I often babysit my grandkid on weekends.

B1 My grandkid is starting school next year.

B2 I enjoy spending quality time with my grandkid.

C1 My grandkid is very talented in music and art.

C2 I am proud of my grandkid's achievements in academics and sports.

Examples of grandkid in a Sentence

formal I am looking forward to spending quality time with my grandkid during the holidays.

informal I can't wait to hang out with my grandkid this weekend!

slang My grandkid is the coolest kid on the block.

figurative Having a grandkid feels like winning the jackpot in life.

Grammatical Forms of grandkid

• past tense: grandkidded
• plural: grandkids
• comparative: more grandkid
• superlative: most grandkid
• present tense: grandkids
• future tense: will grandkid
• perfect tense: have grandkidded
• continuous tense: is grandkidding
• singular: grandkid
• positive degree: grandkid
• infinitive: to grandkid
• gerund: grandkidding
• participle: grandkidding

Origin and Evolution of grandkid

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'grandkid' is a colloquial term derived from the combination of 'grand' meaning large or great, and 'kid' meaning child.

Evolution of the word: Originally used informally and affectionately to refer to one's grandchild, 'grandkid' has become a common term in modern English to describe a grandchild in a casual or familiar context.